Top Domain Registrars

RegistrarStats (via Domain Name Wire) released the leading domain name registrars for the first half of 2009. While the data only covers .com, .net, .info, .org, .biz, .us and .mobi, it does provide excellent guidance on who's leading in the very competitive industry of domain registration and who's falling behind.

Who were the three leading domain registrars so far this year? - GoDaddy – up 8.42% to 34,453,064 domains (includes Wild West Domains, GD’s reseller unit)- eNom – up 2.6% to 9,039,185.- Tucows – up 3.3% to 7,432,309- 1&1 - up 3.9

While those registrars mentioned above are increasing the number of domains they manage, others are losing some control. Network Solutions is down 1.1%, Melbourne IT is down 3.5%, Moniker is down 2.4% and Dotster is down 2.8%.